Sat.Jun 21, 2014 - Fri.Jun 27, 2014

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OPERATION DRAGON FIRE: BETTER INFORMATION FOR BETTER DECISIONS IN TIMES OF CRISIS

VisionLink

'The Strategic Advantage team at VisionLink concluded a three-day engagement in the Washington DC area last week — a significant convening of the top executives of public and private industry leaders in the fields of technology, social media, crisis management, multiple levels of federal government and academia. The sessions engaged leadership from the Centers for Disease Control , National VOAD , Facebook , Target , FEMA , Health & Human Services , Homeland Security , United Way Worldwide ,

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10X: CEO’s Update: Spring 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'10X: ten times the impact. That’s what’s been on my mind lately. How can our existing successful programs reach ten times more people? How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? The Benetech team has already accomplished great things for our users, but there is so much more we can do.

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5 Steps To Increasing Your Facebook Reach

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Guardian Liberty Voice. There’s so much talk over where a nonprofit’s audience is online, and where a nonprofit needs to be concentrating their social media marketing efforts. But with over 2 billion users, everyone’s audience is on Facebook. Facebook is one of the most important social media channels for almost every nonprofit in operation today.

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How Your Organization’s CEO Can Use Social Media for Thought Leadership

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'If your nonprofit’s executive director or CEO a thought leader? Thought leaders drive conversations – online and off, influence others, and shape perceptions in their field. They are the respected voices who others turn to understand sector social change issues. Many nonprofit CEOs use their social media profiles to extend the reach of their thought leadership and connect with professional colleagues, media, and policy makers.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Inspiration and Innovation From the Nonprofit Blog Carnival

Wild Apricot

'Here is the June Nonprofit Blog Carnival round-up on inspiration and innovation. Check out the 15 blog posts with a dizzying array of ideas, insight and inspiration.

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Reimagining the Power of One Billion Dollars

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'“What would you do with a billion dollars to combat economic inequality?” asked Chris Anderson, head of TED, at the closing session of this year’s conference. More specifically: “how would you audaciously reinvest that amount of money to best help the world’s 3.5 billion poorest people?” he probed. Having just heard the new director of MIT’s Media Lab, Joi Ito , present the Labs’ latest approach to innovation—“Deploy or Die”—I was inspired to answer the question.

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How Do World Leaders Use Twitter? New Findings from Annual Twiplomacy Study

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Twiplomacy aims to identify the extent to which world leaders use Twitter and how they connect on the social network. The research is conducted annually by Burson-Marsteller and I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of their study released today. They analyzed 645 government accounts in 161 countries. Only 32 countries, mainly in Africa and Asia-Pacific, do not have any Twitter presence.

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Software News June 2014

Wild Apricot

'In this issue of Software News, we offer an overview of some of the "onboarding" initiatives and enhancements we''re looking at across all of our Wild Apricot teams.

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3 Things Every Board Member Should Know About Social Media

BoardAssist

'Not all social media channels are created equal. That’s just one of the great pieces of advice we got from this week’s terrific guest blogger Anthony Pisapia of Philadelphia nonprofit Tech Impact. Read on for more about what every board member needs to know about social media. 3 Things Every Board Member Should Know About Social Media.

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Interview with Andrea Post, NTEN's Events Manager

NTEN

'Andrea Post is NTEN''s newest team member. As Events Manager, Andrea will be working on events such as the Leading Change Summit and Nonprofit Technology Conference. Read about her inspiration for working in nonprofit technology and more! Andrea Post 1. Describe yourself in three words Active, engaged, and creative. Honestly though, I can barely even say “good morning” in three words.I’m typically a lot more verbose than such a small word count allows. 2.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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How To Respond To A Customer Who Complains

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'A customer who complains and receives a fast response will actually be more loyal to your company in terms of future sales and referrals than a customer who never complained at all. That is what author Mark Thompson and Brian Tracy proclaim, and I agree with them. They also say in their book, Now.Build A Great Business! , that: a slow response to a customer complaint triggers fear and ange r.

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Can Online Campaigners Fight Online Harassment?

Care2

'If you work in social media or online advocacy you are no stranger to trolls and online harassment. We at Rad Campaign along with Lincoln Park Strategies and Craig Newmark of craigconnects recently conducted a national online poll about the rise of online harassment. We found that almost 25% of people reported that were either harassed online or knew someone who had been harassed.

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The Board of the Rings: Assembling an Epic Board to Save Your NPO (and Maybe Middle Earth)

NonProfit Hub

'Building a Board of Directors might not seem like the most exciting part of running a nonprofit, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Don’t think of it as a necessary headache or jaded amalgamation of familiar faces, recognizable names and long-time donors. Instead, think of it as your crack team of commandos on a mission to take out an enemy stronghold, or even better, as your unlikely fellowship on a quest to save Middle Earth.

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Case Study: NTEN’s Website Relaunch

NTEN

'After thinking and talking about it for a long time, this year we at NTEN are finally beginning a website overhaul and re-launch in earnest. After all, the nonprofit association for people working at the intersections of tech and social change should have a website to match that mission and vision. Follow along as we chronicle the joys and occasional headaches.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.

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The Meaning Of Class In A Manager

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'One of my favorite sections of the book, The First-Time Manager , is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity. Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool. Class does not rationalize mistakes. Class is good manners. Class means loyalty to one''s staff. Class recognizes the best way to build oneself is to first build others.

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Why aren't we supporting leadership in a way that helps people grow?

Care2

'Yesterday at the Nonprofit 2.0 Unconference we explored how to disrupt social change in the nonprofit sector. The day began bright and early, bursting with energy. Majora Carter started us off as the first keynote. Majora Carter is an activist, urban revitalization strategy consultant, real estate developer, and Peabody Award winning broadcaster. She recently launched another nonprofit to help train low-income people in the Bronx to code.

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How to Sell Millennials on Your NPO [Video]

NonProfit Hub

'News flash: Millennials don’t care about your nonprofit. Name recognition and branding isn’t the most important thing Millennials consider when looking to make a difference in the world. They want to know how they can make a difference and this is why it is important to you to share all the great work you do on social media. Use pictures, videos and stories to illustrate the great work you are doing.

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Fiscal Year End, The Lighter Side

Tech Soup

'June 30th is the end of a fiscal year for many US nonprofit organizations including TechSoup. In the rat race to do all the things we do to close out the financial calendar, here are some fun one liner horror stories to lighten your spirits from TechSoup’s Facebook page and the When You Work At A Nonprofit Tumblr , which was started by Leah Neaderthal and Leanne Pittsford, the founders of the nonprofit, Lean Impact.

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.

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The 20 Excuses That Stifle New Business Transformation

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'In their book, How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things , co-authors Neil Smith and Patricia O''Connell list 20 excuses commonly heard in companies for reasons why new business transformation ideas are not considered. The authors recommend eliminating these 20 excuses from your company''s vocabulary : Our company is well run; there are no opportunities.

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Adventures in Evaluating Participatory Exhibits: An In-Depth Look at the Memory Jar Project

Museum 2.0

'A man walks into a museum. He shares a story. He creates a visual representation of his story. He puts it on the wall. How do you measure the value of that experience? Two years ago, we mounted one of our most successful participatory exhibits ever at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History: Memory Jars. Over three months, about 600 people filled mason jars with personal memories and put them on display.

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How to Prepare Your Pitch for New Technology Investments

Connection Cafe

'The new gadgets and channels that are available today don’t just change how we do marketing, or where a product or service might be offered (online vs. offline vs. mobile device). How we get and share information, and our fundamental behaviors as human beings, are all being disrupted by the influence that technology and the internet are having on our lives and the world around us.

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Upcoming Webinar July 1: Tech Donations for Faith-Based Organizations

Tech Soup

'Faith-based organizations, churches, temples, and other religious 501(c)(3)s are eligible for a wide variety of technology donations through TechSoup's programs with donor partners ranging from Microsoft to Bloomerang. Learn about the different programs open to your organization in Hidden Gems: Tech Donations for Faith-Based Organizations - and some that may even extend to your parishioners - in this free, hour-long webinar with TechSoup staff on Tuesday, July 1 at 11 a.m.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!

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The Compelling Benefits Of Having An Ethical Culture

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'In Andrew Leigh''s book, Ethical Leadership , he provides these compelling and important benefits of having an ethical culture in your business/organization: Customers prefer dealing with companies who put ethics at the center of their culture. Most employees would prefer to earn less working for an ethical company than being paid more and working for an unethical company.

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Online Fundraising Going Mobile

AFP Blog

'Online Fundraising Going Mobile : s certainly not news that people are increasingly using their mobile phones and tablets to go online. A recent report shows that 78% of Facebook users are now accessing the service through their mobile whilst even online retail sites are seeing a large and growing mobile audience. In fact, a majority of people are accessing retail pages both on a PC and a tablet/smartphone.

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The Nonprofit Weekly Roundup: Visual Content, The Seven-Point List, and Allyson Kapin Talks Crowdfunding.

Connection Cafe

'I’ve been a soccer fan for as long as I can remember. My love for the game began sometime around the age of 5, more than likely during a half-time when I realized orange slices and Capri Suns would be passed around to the team, and hit an all-time high at 17 when my high school team won the state championship (#glorydays). But these past two weeks have been like none other.

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Mobile for Good: Fire Phone, Locking Down Data, and Services for the Homeless

Tech Soup

'It seems like every company wants a hand in the mobile game. From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone. I'll also update you on the "kill switch" initiatives as well as a nonprofit that's using mobile services to alleviate homelessness.

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.

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8 Leadership Quotes From The Book, Just Listen

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'Here are some terrific quotes from Mark Goulston''s book, Just Listen : Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them. -- Paul Hawken Life is mostly a matter of perception and more often misperception. -- Dave Logan Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their next saying, "Make me feel important." -- Mary Kay Ash Do the unexpected.

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Is it time for churches to go high-tech with the offering plate?

AFP Blog

'Is it time for churches to go high-tech with the offering plate? : "One of the phenomena that we''ve seen is that there''s been a shift to people giving online," he reports. Among charities that work with Dunham and Company, as many as 50 percent of people who receive fundraising mailings still go online to make their contribution.

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How Starbucks Can Improve Your Fundraising Event | Part One

Connection Cafe

'During the recent How to Build a Fundraising Culture webinar hosted by the Peer to Peer Professional Forum, I was able to share my favorite example of a successful corporate culture, Starbucks. During the webinar, I outlined several ways that Starbucks has succeeded, and continues to succeed, in creating a culture built upon connection. It’s just a moment in time—just one hand reaching over the counter to present a cup to another outstretched hand.

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Clouds, Data, And Your Nonprofit

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of pixavi. Computers and technology have enabled humans to work faster than ever before in history. Their ability to centralize and organize information, files, and data imperative to your nonprofit is to the success of your mission. However, because many nonprofits have yet to adopt cloud based solutions, they’re still struggling with the organization of their data and files.

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Achieving Organizational Transformation: Pathways to Success

Association executives—and hopefully their boards—know that they are facing perilous times. Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.